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Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission . 278
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 275
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Economy . 264
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Dual Temperature Control . 130
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 335
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Economy, Fuel . 264
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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System . 289
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Emergencies . 351
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Battery, Jump Starting . 360
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Brake System Indicator . 367
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Changing a Flat Tire . 353
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Charging System Indicator . 365
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Jump Starting . 360
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Checking the Fuses . 368
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 365
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 366
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Overheated Engine . 363
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Towing . 375
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Emergency Brake . 109 ......................
Emergency Flashers . 73
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Emergency Towing . 375
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Emissions Controls . 390
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Emissions Testing . 393Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 316
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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If It Won’t Start . 358
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 366
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Oil Lif e Indicator . 303
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 365
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 312
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Overheating . 363
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Specif ications . 380, 382
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Speed Limiter . 279, 283
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Starting . 277
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V6 . 382
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4-cylinder . 380
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Engine Speed Limiter . 279, 283
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 257
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 390
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Exhaust Fumes . 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 16 ..........................
Fan, Interior . 121, 128
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Features . 119
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 257
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 335
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Oil . 314
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 353
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 320
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Brake . 322
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Clutch . 323
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Manual Transmission . 321
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Power Steering . 323
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Windshield Washer . 318
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Fog Lights . 72
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Folding Rear Seat . 97
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Four-way Flashers . 73
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Front Airbags . 9, 23
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Unexpected, Taking Care of...............................................
the . 351
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 384
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Unleaded Gasoline . 256
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 315 ................................
Vanity Mirror . 115
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 270
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Vehicle Dimensions . 380, 382
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 378
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
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System . 289
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VSA Activation Indicator . 58, 289
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VSA Of f Switch . 290
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VSA System Indicator . 58, 289
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Vehicle Storage . 348
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Ventilation . 122, 128
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VIN . 378
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Viscosity, Oil . 313
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Voice Control System . 126, 174
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) . 291, 388
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 59, 291
Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 388
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TPMS Indicator . 59, 292
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Tires . 339
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Air Pressure . 340
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Chains . 345
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Checking Wear . 341
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Compact Spare . 352
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 384
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Glossary of Tire Terminology . 387
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Inf lation . 339
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Inspection . 341
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Replacing . 344
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Rotating . 343
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Service Lif e . 342
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Snow . 345
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Specif ications . 381, 383
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Tools, Tire Changing . 353
Towing
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A Trailer . 294
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Emergency Wrecker . 375
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Weight Limit . 294 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 319
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 321
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Fluid Selection . 320, 321
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Identif ication Number . 379
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Shif ting the Automatic . 280
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Shif ting the Manual . 278
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Treadwear . 341
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Trip Meter . 65
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Trunk . 90
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Emergency Opener . 91
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Opening the . 90
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Open Indicator . 60
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Turn Signals . 69
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages . 397
Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 318
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Indicator . 62
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Operation . 68
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
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Alignment and Balance . 342
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Compact Spare . 352
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Wrench, Nut . 354
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse . 104
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Operating the Power . 103
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Rear, Def ogger . 74
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 68
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Def roster . 123, 129
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Washers . 68
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 336
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Operation . 68
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Worn Tires . 341 .....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 375
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Radio . 157, 187
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Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the of the steering wheel,
then turn the wheel to the left to get
the trailer to move to the lef t. Turn
the wheel to the right to move the
trailer to the right.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed, and shif t down to second
gear. Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and
remember, it will take longer to slow
downandstopwhentowingatrailer.
If you must stop when f acing uphill,
use the f oot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
placebypressingontheaccelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat. Your vehicle is not designed to be
towed behind a motor home. If your
vehicle needs to be towed in an
emergency, see page .
Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause the trailer to
sway. When being passed by a large
vehicle, keep a constant speed, and
steer straight ahead. Do not try to
make quick steering or braking
corrections. Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including f irmly setting the
parking brake and putting the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
in 1st or reverse (manual). Also,
place wheel chocks at each of the
trailer’s tires. 375
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Backing Up
Parking
Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ing
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing a Trailer
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................Compact Spare Tire . 352
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Changing a Flat Tire . 353
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 358
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Jump Starting . 360
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If the Engine Overheats . 363
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 365
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Charging System Indicator . 365
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 366
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Brake System Indicator . 367
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Fuses . 368
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Fuse Locations . 372
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Emergency Towing . 375
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working. There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
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If theEngineWon’tStart
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
The pointer of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral
(manual) or Park (automatic), and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
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Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
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If theEngineOverheats
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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